Description du poste
About the Position: This position is located with the Headquarters Department of the Army, Office of the General Counsel at Fort Belvoir, VA . If you are currently serving in a permanent, competitive service appointment in the Federal service, and are selected for this position, the appointment will remove you from the competitive service while you occupy this position.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Exercises full supervisory and managerial authority over the Contract Litigation and Intellectual Property (KLIP) Division plans, schedules, and assigns work based on complexity, urgency, and the specialized skill sets of team members.
Sets vision and priorities, resolves challenges, and establishes overall schedules.
Ensures KLIP gains and maintains a deep understanding of contract law, Intellectual Property law, and contract litigation.
Coordinates closely with Army leaders to ensure KLIP remains at the cutting edge of legal technology related to docket management, electronic discovery tools, and AI-driven legal search systems.
Provides definitive, high-level legal counsel to HQDA, Secretariat-level leaders, and field commands on contract litigation law, policy, and activities.
Oversees the Army Chief Trial Attorney (CTA) and the Chief of Bid Protests (CBP) as they manage contract appeals and bid protest operations respectively.
Provides definitive, high-level legal counsel to HQDA, Secretariat-level leaders, and field commands on intellectual property law, policy, and activities.
Supervises the practice of intellectual property law across patents, trademarks, and copyrights to ensure robust legal protection for Army innovations, brands, and creative works.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
Who May Apply: US Citizens Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and on the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. KSA's: Skill in identifying and researching highly technical and complex legal issues. Skill in providing legal, technical, and policy guidance. Ability to effectively, professionally, and ethically manage a heavy caseload of clients with complex legal needs. Ability to supervise or lead others. Qualification Requirements: The following minimum qualification requirements must be met before applicants are eligible for further consideration: Education Requirements: Position requires the possession of the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) AND active membership in the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. commonwealth, U.S. territory, or the District of Columbia. Applicants for initial appointment into attorney positions within the Department of Army must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of the applicant's graduation. As indicated below, a law school transcript must be submitted with your application materials. Bar Membership: Applicants must currently be a member in good standing (as defined by the pertinent bar) of the bar of the highest court of a State, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. As noted below, proof of such membership and good standing must be submitted with your application materials. Experience: In addition to the requirements above, applicants for the GS-15 or equivalent Attorney positions must also possess 4 years of professional legal experience , acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position. Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or an advanced law degree such as an LLM may substitute for one year of the required professional legal experience. Time in Grade: The Qualifying Authorities (QA's) will make a determination as to the applicability of time in grade based on the requirements of the position. If you are currently employed as an attorney by the Federal government you must